1948 World Professional Basketball Tournament Explained

World Professional Basketball Tournament
Year:1948
Location:Chicago, Illinois
Start Date:8 April
End Date:11 April
Venues:Chicago Stadium
Teams:8
Champions:Minneapolis Lakers
Runner-Up1:New York Rens
Runner-Up2:Anderson Duffey Packers
Mvp:George Mikan
Top Scorer:George Mikan
Previous:1947

The 1948 World Professional Basketball Tournament was the tenth[1] and final edition of the World Professional Basketball Tournament. It was held in Chicago, Illinois, during the days of 8–11 April 1948[2] and featured eight teams.[3] It was won by the Minneapolis Lakers who defeated the New York Renaissance 75–71 in the title game,[4] behind George Mikan's tournament record 40 points.[5] The Anderson Duffey Packers came in third after beating the Tri-Cities Blackhawks 66–44 in the third-place game.[6] Mikan led all scorers and was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player.[7] [8]

Results

Championship game

Individual awards

All-Tournament First team

All-Tournament Second team

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: N.Y. Rens to give Lakers tough battle . 5 April 2022 . . 11 April 1948 . 35 . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Sid Hartman . Kundla wondering what a layoff might do to Lakers at Chicago . 5 April 2022 . Times, the Picture Paper . 8 April 1948 . 27 . Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Pro quints open World Title play . 5 April 2022 . . 8 April 1948 . 43 . Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Bill Carlson . Lakers 'World Champions' now . 15 March 2022 . . 12 April 1948 . 23 . Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Edward Prell . Lakers defeat Rens, 75 to 71, for pro title . 5 April 2022 . . 12 April 1948 . 57 . Mikan's 40 points, on 14 field goals and 12 of 15 free throws, broke the tournament individual scoring record. . Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Russ Kiesele . Lakers take pro tourney crown over rens, 75-71; Mikan collects 40 points . 5 April 2022 . . 12 April 1948 . 19 . Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Lakers beat Rens 75-71 and cop title . 5 April 2022 . . 12 April 1948 . 8 . Newspapers.com.
  8. News: Sid Hartman . Lakers dominated pro meet in all phases . 5 April 2022 . Times, the Picture Paper . 26–30 . Newspapers.com.

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